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How Did Stan Lee Transform Superhero Comics

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I believe that Stan Lee transformed superhero comics in a hasty manner, from the time he became an assistant writer, editor, film executive producer to the time he emerges to a publisher. What might come to your mind is “who is Stan Lee”?, However, in this essay, I will discuss the early life of Stan, Afterwards, I will elaborate on how he transforms superhero comics, to the time he elevated himself by becoming a public figure. Afterward, I will alternate why he was so important to the comic book industry, I will also elaborate on his success. Finally, in the last paragraph, I will end by telling you how Stan Lee transformed superhero comics. After reading this essay you will have a clear understanding of who Stan Lee is and how he transforms the superhero comics. Stanley …show more content…

It all started when Stan Lee was in high school when he obtains a number of part-time jobs to help pay bills. During his high school years, he began to become interested in writing. Stan Lee went in many writing competition and won numerous of 1st place prizes. Even though he has great writing ability skills “ Stan Lee never won The New York Herald Tribune 's Biggest News of the week contest”(Stan Lee and the Rise and Fall 6). Other than writing Stan Lee founded time to join the school chess club, the public speaking club and also the French club. In 1939 Stan Lee had graduated, he was 17 years old and unemployed. Stan knows that he was born to become a great writer but he never knew how he will become one. He continues looking for a job and was able to get a position in a company called Timely Publications. He was able to work with alongside Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Stan was appointed as an assistant to Joe Simon, his job was to sweep the floors, filled the inkwells, and also empty the coffee can. Joe would assign a task for Stan, and days later his work was turned in "Captain America foils the traitor 's revenge" ( Stan Lee the Rise and Fall 20). Stan Lee was able to get

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